The Department of General Surgery, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, successfully conducted a hands-on workshop on Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose Veins on 20th September 2025 at the Surgery Seminar Hall. The event brought together surgeons, postgraduate trainees, and faculty members for an intensive session on one of the most advanced minimally invasive techniques in vascular surgery.

Program Overview

The workshop was organized under the leadership of

Dr. V. Mahidhar Reddy, Professor & Head, Department of General Surgery, who served as the Organizing Chairman.

The organizing team included

Dr. N. Venkata Harish, Associate Professor, and

Dr. P. Chaitanya Kumar Reddy, Associate Professor, who efficiently coordinated the academic and technical aspects of the event.

Faculty

The workshop featured distinguished experts:

Operating Faculty:

Dr. Venkatesh Bollineni, Endovascular & Vascular Surgeon, and Head of Vascular Surgery, KIMS, Hyderabad.

He performed the live Radiofrequency Ablation procedure and explained each step—from venous mapping, cannulation, catheter placement, tumescent anesthesia, to ablation technique—providing valuable clinical tips for safe and effective outcomes.

Resource Faculty:

Dr. Konappa V, Associate Professor of General Surgery, Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka.

He delivered detailed academic sessions on the pathophysiology of varicose veins, indications for RFA, patient selection, preoperative evaluation, postoperative care, and complication management.

Highlights

A live demonstration of the RFA procedure, streamed from the operating room, allowed participants to observe the technique in real time.

Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions enabled participants to clarify doubts regarding instrumentation, energy settings, procedural safety, and postoperative protocols.

The workshop strengthened the understanding of minimally invasive approaches in venous disease and enhanced the competency of trainees in modern vascular interventions.

Outcome

The programme received excellent feedback from participants, who appreciated the clarity of the demonstrations, the expertise of the faculty, and the practical insights shared. The workshop reinforced the department’s commitment to continual skill enhancement and adoption of advanced surgical techniques.